In case you didn't notice my blog is still f'd up and won't let me properly place photos....
The next morning (breakfast was gross as expected) we did find hot water and towels, much to our relief and we waited for our tour leader to give the low down on the tours for the following days. She arrived late and explained what was available for some outrageous tourist prices so we decided to rent a car and go it on our own. As the cars were all taken for the day, we chilled by the pool and snack bar which had nice cookies and drinks before we took a walk along the beautiful beach with the sea green crystal waters. We enjoyed our tour around the neighbourhood, which was mostly deserted as tourist season doesn’t officially start until May. It appeared that the only people traveling to Rhodes at this time were Israeli’s and a few Europeans. The dining hall was packed with Hebrew and a few people even brought their own matzo’s (as bread is not allowed during Passover)!
The next day, picked up our new Volkswagon Polo and decided to take a tour of the island. We followed the somewhat illegible map and explored the countryside and coastline running into tourist monuments and amazing sites along the way. The ocean is amazing and there are so many beautiful spots to stop and enjoy the views. Our first official stop was in Lindos, a town an hour down the coast and once the main trading centre before the city of Rhodes made it redundant. We walked downt he hill and into the adorable town packed with souvenirs and tourists. We enthusiastically explored the white city with its hustle and bustle before heading to the ruins. At the top of the city loomed the impressive acropolis of Lindos which was built and maintained by the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Knights of St John and the Ottomans making this site difficult to deduce the archaeological findings. That being said the view from the top is outstanding as you look out over the ocean for miles and miles. There were many interesting structures still standing and numerous smaller pieces roped off on the ground for viewing.
The next morning (breakfast was gross as expected) we did find hot water and towels, much to our relief and we waited for our tour leader to give the low down on the tours for the following days. She arrived late and explained what was available for some outrageous tourist prices so we decided to rent a car and go it on our own. As the cars were all taken for the day, we chilled by the pool and snack bar which had nice cookies and drinks before we took a walk along the beautiful beach with the sea green crystal waters. We enjoyed our tour around the neighbourhood, which was mostly deserted as tourist season doesn’t officially start until May. It appeared that the only people traveling to Rhodes at this time were Israeli’s and a few Europeans. The dining hall was packed with Hebrew and a few people even brought their own matzo’s (as bread is not allowed during Passover)!
The next day, picked up our new Volkswagon Polo and decided to take a tour of the island. We followed the somewhat illegible map and explored the countryside and coastline running into tourist monuments and amazing sites along the way. The ocean is amazing and there are so many beautiful spots to stop and enjoy the views. Our first official stop was in Lindos, a town an hour down the coast and once the main trading centre before the city of Rhodes made it redundant. We walked downt he hill and into the adorable town packed with souvenirs and tourists. We enthusiastically explored the white city with its hustle and bustle before heading to the ruins. At the top of the city loomed the impressive acropolis of Lindos which was built and maintained by the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Knights of St John and the Ottomans making this site difficult to deduce the archaeological findings. That being said the view from the top is outstanding as you look out over the ocean for miles and miles. There were many interesting structures still standing and numerous smaller pieces roped off on the ground for viewing.
We shopped our way through the tourist district and picked a rooftop restaurant for some traditional Greek food. The boys all opted for meatballs and fries while Ariana and I shared a chicken souvlaki and vegetarian moussaka. Delicious and a great change from the hotel!! We walked back to the car and decided to head to the tip of the island to see the meeting of the seas! It took us an hour to make it to Prasonisi at the very bottom where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. You can actually see the two oceans colliding as the two side come to meet in peaceful opposition. Many people were out walking the sandy route to take pictures and marvel at the beauty. We enjoyed drinks and baklava at a restaurant overlooking the water before returning to our hotel. We ate dinner at the hotel again and I vowed not to do it again! Even Zeev who tried the vinegar yogurt salad was left with a bitter taste in his mouth (literally)! We enjoyed playing cards and drinking free beverages in the bar post-dinner while watching the sad magic show before bed.
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